RULES GOVERNING CORRUPT PRACTICES AND OFFENSES, AND THEIR CORRESPONDING PENALTIES

PR 74. DEFINITION OF CORRUPT PRACTICESEvery horse that participates in a race shall run on its own merits. Thus, any person found guilty of any corrupt practices stated below by the PHILRACOM, after due deliberation, shall have his license or permit revoked and may be banned from owning, training or riding race horses, or entering the premises of the Racing Clubs on racing days, in addition to such fines and penalties as may be imposed under Presidential Decree No. 420 and other applicable laws;

Giving, promising or offering, either directly or indirectly, bribes in any form to Racing Officials and personnel or to any person having access to a race horse, for them to perform any act contrary to the Racing Rules and Regulations;

Soliciting or accepting bribes in any form to perform any act contrary to the Racing Rules and Regulations; For the above offenses A and B, if the offender is a licensee of the PHILRACOM, his license shall be revoked and he shall be banned from entering the premises of the Racing Clubs. Offenders who are non-licensees shall be banned from entering the Club premises.

For administering or injecting drugs or prohibited substance/s, the offender shall be fined and penalized by:

For possessing syringes, hypodermic needles and/or prohibited substance/s and drug/s, or any other paraphernalia inside the Club premises:

1st offense – Ten Thousand Pesos (Php 10,000) and twenty six (26) racing week suspension and banned from the Racing Club premises for the duration of the suspension

2nd offense – Banned

For refusing to submit bags for inspection by the Club or PHILRACOM officials, the offender shall be banned from the racetrack.

For misleading the PHILRACOM or the Board of Stewards in any investigation concerning the conduct of racing, the offender shall be given a suspension of:

1st offense – thirty (30) racing days

2nd offense – sixty (60) racing days

3rd offense – PHILRACOM discretion

For possessing within the Club premises or using gadgets, electrical, mechanical or otherwise other than the ordinary equipment of such nature as could affect the speed or racing condition of the horse, the offender shall be fined:

1st offense – Php 3,000 and one month suspension

2nd offense – Php 6,000 and two month suspension

3rd offense – PHILRACOM discretion

For failing to report immediately to the proper authorities any offer or promise of a bribe or request or suggestion for a bribe or any corrupt, improper or fraudulent practices in relation to a race made inside the Club premises, the offender shall be fined:

1st offense – Three Thousand Pesos (Php 3,000)

2nd offense – Six Thousand Pesos (Php 6,000)

3rd offense – PHILRACOM discretion

PR 75. ACTS AND / OR OMISSIONS BY HORSE OWNERS AND / OR TRAINERS, AND THEIR CORRESPONDING PENALTIES

For instructing his jockey, directly or indirectly, to lose the race wherein his horse shall take part:

For applying or administering prohibited substance/s, directly or indirectly, regardless of personal knowledge:

1st offense – Sixty Thousand Pesos (Php 60,000) and 52 racing week suspension, banned from the Club premises for the duration of the suspension

2nd offense – Banned

For possessing syringes, needles and/or prohibited drugs while within the premises of the waiting and saddling paddock:

1st offense – Ten Thousand Pesos (Php 10,000) and 26 racing week suspension, banned from the Club premises for the duration of the suspension

2nd offense – Banned

For failing to run his horse declared in a race without justifiable cause (non-appearance) as determined by the Board of Stewards and without notifying the latter at least four (4) races before the scheduled race, the trainer:

1st offense – six (6) months suspension

2nd offense – one (1) year suspension

Succeeding offenses – PHILRACOM discretion

For disobeying the orders or regulations of the PHILRACOM and the Racing Club, or for disorderly or improper conduct in his relations with the officials of the PHILRACOM or the Racing Club, or for insulting them when the latter are in the performance of their duties:

For failing to report and register any transfer of horse ownership within seventy two (72) hours from the date of transfer, the new owner shall be fined: Two Thousand Pesos (Php 2000) for every horse.

For failing to report any transfer of trainership of a horse within seventy two (72) hours after the notification of the former trainer of the change to the Commission, the owner shall be fined: Two Thousand Pesos (Php 2,000) for every horse.

For failing to report in writing to the PHILRACOM the death of horses under his ownership or trainership, the owner and/or trainer shall be penalized:

For allowing the use of wrong racing colors by the jockey, the trainer shall be fined:

1st offense – One Thousand Pesos (Php 1000)

2nd offense – Two Thousand Pesos (Php 2000)

3rd and succeeding offenses – Three Thousand Pesos (Php 3000)

For knowingly or willingly falsifying or concealing facts regarding prior racing record, pedigree, identity or ownership of a registered horse, its true physical condition and /or whereabouts when it was declared for participation in a race, the owner/trainer shall be assessed a fine to be determined by the PHILRACOM or suspension of not more than two (2) years or revocation of license/permit without prejudice to criminal prosecution under the applicable lawsof the Philippines.

For failing to attend or to send a representative to the drawing of lots whenever his horse is taking part, the trainer shall be fined One Thousand Pesos (Php 1000).

For using unauthorized racing paraphernalia and/or racing plate, the trainer shall be penalized:

For failure to report any untoward incident to the starter regarding his mount: One Thousand Pesos (Php 1000).

For non-appearance without justifiable cause in all official races including barrier trials:

1st offense – twelve (12) to twenty four (24) racing day suspension

Succeeding offenses – PHILRACOM discretion

For communicating, talking or having contact with persons other than the officials of the PHILRACOM or club, upon leaving the saddling enclosures or paddock until the finish of the race: Thirty (30) racing days suspension.

For disorderly conduct during a race meeting:

1st offense – 30 racing day suspension

Succeeding offenses-PHILRACOM discretion

For being involved in fraudulent combinations or fixed races: Banned.

For failing to inform the owner or trainer concerned any suspension or order regarding the horse he rode:

For having in his possession prohibited drugs and/or drug paraphernalia during a race meet: suspended indefinitely while under investigation by the PHILRACOM and/or the proper authorities.

For being under the influence of drugs during a race meet or for testing positive for prohibited drug/s: suspended indefinitely while under investigation by the PHILRACOM and/or proper authorities.

For refusing to undergo random drug testing within twenty four (24) hours after notice: suspended for one (1) year.MM.

For being under the influence of alcohol while inside the restricted area:OO.

1st offense – Fine of One Thousand Pesos (Php 1000)

2nd offense – Fine of Two Thousand Pesos (PHp 2000)

3rd offense – PHILRACOM discretion

For failing to settle his fines with the PHILRACOM: forfeiture of his right to be declared in future races.

For participating in competitive racing abroad while under suspension and no clearance has been secured from the PHILRACOM: his license will be put on hold until cleared by the PHILRACOM Board.

For misleading the PHILRACOM and/or the Board of Stewards at any investigation concerning the conduct of racing:

1st offense – thirty (30) racing day suspension

2nd offense – sixty (60) racing day suspension

3rd offense – PHILRACOM discretion

For deliberately losing the race either by easing, pulling and/or stopping his mount without justifiable reason at any point in the race, wherein the Board of Stewards determines that the horse still has a chance of winning the race: one (1) year suspension and the horse shall be elevated to the next higher group.

For easing, pulling and /or stopping his mount at any point in the race without justifiable reason, wherein the Board of Stewards determines that these may affect the placings of the betting pools:

In ordinary races – eighteen (18) to seventy two (72) racing day suspension

In stakes races – Forty two (42) to one hundred forty four (144) racing day suspension

For lack of interest or for not taking all reasonable and permissible measures throughout the race to ensure that his horse is given full opportunity to obtain the best possible placing in the race: twenty four (24) to one hundred fifty six (156) racing days

FOR CARELESS RIDING

For not observing the fifty (50) meter rule at the start of the race:

In ordinary races – six (6) to twelve (12) racing days suspension

In stakes races – six (6) to twenty four (24) racing days suspension

2. For bumping and crowding another rider or crossing its path at any point in the race:

In ordinary races – six (6) to twelve (12) racing days suspension

In Stakes races – six (6) to twenty four (24) racing days suspension

3. For crowding another runner/s causing them to be checked or to lose ground:

In ordinary races – six (6) to twenty four (24) racing days suspension

In stakes races – eighteen (18) to thirty six (36) racing days suspension

4. For severely interfering one or more runners, causing them to be checked, to lose ground, or its jockey to be unseated:

In ordinary races – eighteen (18) to thirty six (36) racing days suspension

In stakes races – forty two (42) to eighty four (84) racing days suspension

Automatic disqualification of horse when a rider is unseated

FOR FOUL RIDING – When a jockey intentionally strikes, pushes, holds or detains another horse or its rider in a manner that will prejudice or interfere with that horse’s chance of success or causes the unseating of the rider: twenty four (24) to one hundred fifty six (156) racing days suspension. NOTE: A RIDER IS ALLOWED TO CHANGE LANES ONLY AFTER HE IS TWO (2) LENGTHS CLEAR IN FRONT OF THE OTHER RUNNERS.

FOR OFFENSES INVOLVING HANDICAP WEIGHT – Helmets, whips, and the number cloth are excluded from the weight. Exception is noted when wet and muddy condition prevails.

Jockey’s Weight Allowances(in Kilograms)

Handicap Weight

Allowed Maximum Handicap Weight

Total Weight Allowance + Vest

52.0

54.0

2.0

52.5

54.5

2.0

53.0

54.5

1.5

53.5

55.0

1.5

54.0

55.0

1.0

54.5

55.5

1.0

55 and excess

55.5

0.5

For being overweight, thus leading to a change of jockey, a fine of:

1st offense – One Thousand Pesos (Php 1000)

2nd offense – Two Thousand Pesos (Php 2000)

3rd offense – Four Thousand Pesos (Php 4000)

4th offense – PHILRACOM discretion

For having less weight during the weigh-in – all jockeys found to be overweight by 500 grams or less during the weigh-in shall be assessed a fine of One Thousand Pesos (Php 1000) for using any of his riding paraphernalia to complete his assigned handicap weight. If the discrepancy is more than 500 grams, the following shall apply:

Winner (DISQUALIFIED)

Second (2nd ) to Fourth (4th ) positions and in exotic betting

Unplaced Runners

501 grams to 1 kg.

1.01 kgs.to 1.5 kgs.

1.51 kgs. to 2.0 kgs.

Over 2.0 kgs.

Reference

First Offense

Second Offense

Third Offense

76.VV.2.a

52 racing weeks

PHILRACOM discretion

PHILRACOM discretion

76.VV.2.b

26 racing weeks

PHILRACOM discretion

PHILRACOM discretion

76.VV.2.c.1

Php1,000.00

Php2,000.00

PHILRACOM discretion

76.VV.2.c.2

Php2,000.00

Php4,000.00

PHILRACOM discretion

76.VV.2.c.3

Php3,000.00

Php6,000.00

PHILRACOM discretion

76.VV.2.c.4

Php4,000.00

Php8,000.00

PHILRACOM discretion

For having more weight during the weigh-in:

Winner;

1 kg. and less

1.01 kg. to 1.50 kgs.

1.51 kgs. to 2.0 kgs.

2.0 kgs. and more

Second (2nd) to last position;

1 kg. and less

1.1 kg. to 1.5 kgs.

1.6 kgs. to 2.0 kgs.

Over 2.0 kgs

Reference

Forst Offense

Second Offense

Third Offense

76.VV.3.a.1

Php2,000.00

Php4,000.00

PHILRACOM discretion

76.VV3.a.2

Php4,000.00

Php8,000.00

PHILRACOM discretion

76.VV.3.a.3

Php6,000.00

Php12,000.00

PHILRACOM discretion

76.VV.3.a.4

PHILRACOM discretion

PHILRACOM discretion

PHILRACOM discretion

76.VV.3.b.1

Php1,000.00 and/or 6 racing days

Php2,000.00 and/or 12 racing days

PHILRACOM discretion

76.VV.3.b.2

Php1,000.00 and/or 6-12 racing days

Php2,000.00 and/or 12-24 racing days

PHILRACOM discretion

76.VV.3.B.3

Php1,000.00 and/or 36-40 racing days

Php2,000.00 and/or 60-72 racing days

PHILRACOM discretion

76.VV.3.b.4

156 racing days

156-312 racing days

PHILRACOM discretion

NOTE: THE COUNT OF OFFENSES REGARDING WEIGHT WILL REVERT TO ZERO (0) AFTER A CLEAN SLATE OF ONE (1) YEAR FROM THE LAST OFFENSE.